Gusts to 50mph are expected.
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Fire danger is moderate and fires over 4-foot in diameter will require written permits and fires under 4-foot will require a general permit.
The Fire Marshal's Office advises to continue to use extreme caution with outdoor fires since vegetation is still recovering from the long stretch of dry weather and is susceptible to fire spread.
Wind gusts this strong can toss loose objects and cause drought-weakened tree branches to break.
Unincorporated areas of Whatcom County and Lummi Island continue to be under Stage 2 burn bans.
Air quality reports are dramatically improved over what was reported yesterday morning.
Expected onshore winds could also provide additional relief from recent warming.
"Smoke from east of the Cascades moved into our area and is currently impacting Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Sedro Woolley, Burlington, and Columbia Valley."
Outdoor burning, home heating with fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves are prohibited during a Stage 1 air quality burn ban.